Gladio and Glory for Mac

Brutal gladiator game for PC

Gladio and Glory is a free action game developed by Adi Zhavo. It is a 3D arena fighting title wherein players take on the role of gladiators engaging inside colosseums. They will be participating in various deadly duels and group battles for survival and glory.

Compared to games like GORN or Domina, Gladio and Glory takes on a brutal, yet goofy approach to its presentation that features violent and gory graphics. Also, the gameplay utilizes physics-based mechanics to simulate movement and reactions as players face all kinds of enemies, both humans and rabid creatures.

In the name of glory

Gladiator games have experienced a small resurgence in popularity recently, with more titles being released in the past couple of years than ever. Some have explored the various nuances of the ancient bloodsport. Others focused primarily on the combat itself, and Gladio and Glory does the same, while employing some interesting mechanics to help it standout from the rest and offer you a different experience.

In this game, you are basically a no-name gladiator making a name for yourself fighting in the arena. You'll start small but as you win more, you get to customize your character in various ways with armor, helmets, and an array of weapons. Combat is highly physics-based and relies on momentum and timing for your attacks. You can also grab and push enemies toward traps for some lethal finishes.

Then, there are the fights themselves, which can range from one-on-one duels to one against 50 opponents if you're brave and crazy enough to take on those odds. There's also an online PvP mode to fight other players. The erratic camera behavior and angles can be distracting and get in the way of your view at times, which should really be addressed in an update soon.

Bloody, violent, and goofy

Gladio and Glory is a decent gladiator game with plenty to like. It looks nice, the combat is challenging and satisfying, and you can customize your character and battles in many different ways. Plus, the ragdoll physics are a humorous touch to the gameplay. Hopefully, its issues with the camera get fixed soon by its developers. This game is recommended.